Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in New Zealand
New Zealand: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 17.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in New Zealand, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of direct primary energy consumption by source in New Zealand is 17.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.0% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in New Zealand peaked at 35.7% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places New Zealand 57th out of 80 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.0% | — |
| 1966 | 0.0% | — |
| 1967 | 0.0% | — |
| 1968 | 0.0% | — |
| 1969 | 0.0% | — |
| 1970 | 0.9% | — |
| 1971 | 1.1% | +24.4% |
| 1972 | 1.9% | +69.1% |
| 1973 | 2.1% | +9.7% |
| 1974 | 3.5% | +69.1% |
| 1975 | 3.9% | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 9.7% | +150.1% |
| 1977 | 15.2% | +57.3% |
| 1978 | 14.7% | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 10.1% | -31.3% |
| 1980 | 9.4% | -7.0% |
| 1981 | 11.6% | +23.0% |
| 1982 | 19.5% | +68.9% |
| 1983 | 20.7% | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 24.8% | +19.9% |
| 1985 | 30.8% | +24.5% |
| 1986 | 35.0% | +13.4% |
| 1987 | 33.2% | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 35.0% | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 34.9% | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 32.8% | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 34.7% | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 35.7% | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 34.6% | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 31.1% | -10.4% |
| 1995 | 28.8% | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 31.6% | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 32.9% | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 29.8% | -9.4% |
| 1999 | 32.8% | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 33.7% | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 34.7% | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 32.7% | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 25.2% | -22.8% |
| 2004 | 23.1% | -8.6% |
| 2005 | 21.2% | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 21.4% | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 23.8% | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 21.8% | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 23.1% | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 24.7% | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 22.8% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 24.5% | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 25.6% | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 27.3% | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 25.0% | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 24.8% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 25.0% | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 22.8% | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 23.6% | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 25.2% | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 22.0% | -12.7% |
| 2022 | 21.4% | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 21.7% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 17.6% | -19.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 6.3% | 0.9% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.5% | 9.4% | 35.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.5% | 28.8% | 35.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 26.1% | 21.2% | 34.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.6% | 22.8% | 27.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.6% | 17.6% | 25.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More energy & mining data for New Zealand
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2025)
- Gas production 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of direct primary energy consumption by source in New Zealand?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in New Zealand was 17.6% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 35.7% in 1992.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does New Zealand rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- New Zealand ranks 57th out of 80 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of direct primary energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.